The power of asanas manifests only once one stays in them for sufficiently long time. In the case of forward extensions, what manifests is extreme quietness and inward-liness.
This Short Course ends in long holds in seated forward extensions without any props. The preparation for this is done with a certain theme that is introduced in the first session, and progressively re-inforced as well as refined to make the final experience rich. Interestingly, the preparatory sessions do not have too many forward extensions
Part1: An Interesting Journey Towards Forward Extensions
Part2: Control and Precision in Shoulders and Shoulder Blades: Refining Forward Extensions (Vasistasana)
part3: Active Preparation Culminating in Quiet Forward Extensions: Audio Video Hybrid Session
An Interesting Journey Towards Forward Extensions
Preparing for forward extensions through novel and interesting arm and leg actions.
This session is part of the Short Course Active Preparation Culminating in Quiet Seated Forward Extensions (Short Course; Level: Intermediate). Save by renting the entire Course.
Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate
Duration: 60mins
Tagwords: 60mins, arms, shoulders, hips, sports, favorite, gomukhasana, paschima namaskara, upavistakonasana, parsvottanasana, utthitahasta padangusthasana, utkatasana,
Control and Precision in Shoulders and Shoulder Blades: Refining Forward Extensions (Vasistasana)
Understanding the role of the shoulder-complex in forward extensions. This action is sought to be understood by breaking it down into simple steps, and then integrating it into a simplified Vasistasana.
This session is part of the Short Course Active Preparation Culminating in Quiet Seated Forward Extensions (Short Course; Level: Intermediate). Save by renting the entire Course.
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 75min
Tagwords: 75mins, shoulders, shoulder blades, scapulae, dorsal thoracic, upper back, forward extensions, lateral, side body, vasistasana, padahastasana, janu sirsasana, sarvangasana
Active Preparation Culminating in Quiet Forward Extensions: Audio Video Hybrid Session
An audio-video hybrid session. The first part of the session prepares for forward extensions through active twists and dorsal thoracic engagement. The second part of the session is in audio mode for a quiet experience of seated forward extensions. This session includes long holds in forward extensions. Forward extensions might be contra-indicated for people with back injuries/ weakness. Use your discretion and use additional support if required.
This session is part of the Short Course Active Preparation Culminating in Quiet Seated Forward Extensions (Short Course; Level: Intermediate). Save by renting the entire Course.
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 75min
Tagwords: 75mins, breath, forward extensions, dorsal thoracic, upper back, props, support, favorite, janu sirsasana, triangamukha ekapada paschimottanasana, ardh padma paschimottanasana, ardhmatsyendrasana2